This is a ranking of the highest-grossing Bangladeshi films screened at

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and globally. This is the ranking of the highest-grossing

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which have released after the

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. Films generate income from several revenue streams, including box office sales (admissions), theatrical exhibition,

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Highest-grossing films

This is the list of highest-grossing Bangladeshi films listed as per worldwide net figures at the time of their release.

Highest-grossing films by year of release

This is the list of highest-grossing

by year of release. These

films A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere ...

are listed as per their worldwide gross figures at time of release. These figures are not adjusted for ticket prices inflation. {, class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:auto; margin:auto;" , - ! scope="col" , Year ! scope="col" , Film ! scope="col" , Director ! scope="col" , Producer ! scope="col" , Worldwide gross , - , 1956 , ''

Mukh O Mukhosh ''Mukh O Mukhosh'' ( bn, মুখ ও মুখোশ, translation='The Face and the Mask', italic=yes) was the first Bengali-language feature film to be made in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). It was produced by Iqbal Films and directed by Abdu ...

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Abdul Jabbar Khan Justice Abdul Jabbar Khan (30 June 1902 – 23 April 1984) was the 6th Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan. He was preceded by Fazlul Qadir Chaudhry. Early life He was born on 1 January 1902 in Baher char, Barisal. He graduated fr ...

, Iqbal Films , ৳48K , - , 1978 , '' Ashikkhito'' , Azizur Rahman , Swaralipi Banichitra , ৳ 2.5 crore , - , 1979 , '' Matir Ghar'' , Azizur Rahman , SS Productions , ৳2.23 crore , - , 1980 , ''

Chhutir Ghonta ''Chhutir Ghonta'' ( bn, ছুটির ঘণ্টা '' When The Bell Rang'') is a 1980 Bangladeshi drama film written and directed by Azizur Rahman. It stars Razzak, Shabana, Sujata and Sumon in the lead. It is based on the true story of a ...

'' , Azizur Rahman , Notation Banicitra , ৳3 crore , - , 1981 , ''Putro Bodhu'' , Kamal Ahmed , - , - , - , 1982 , '' Devdas'' , Chashi Nazrul Islam , - , - , - , 1983 , ''Pran Sajani'' , Jahirul Haque , - , - , - , 1984 ,

Bhat De ''Bhat De'' ( bn, ভাত দে) is a Bangladeshi film, released in 1984. The film was edited, written and directed by Amjad Hossain. The film starred Alamgir, Shabana in the lead roles and co-starred Wasimul Bari Rajib, Anwar Hossain and more ...

, Amjad Hossain , Abu Jafor Khan , ৳2.50 crore , - , 1985 , '' Mahanayak'' , Alamgir Kabir , - , - , - , 1986 , ''Dhaka 86'' ,

Nayak Raj Razzak Abdur Razzak (23 January 1942 – 21 August 2017) (known as Razzak) was a Bangladeshi actor and film director. He was dubbed Nayak Raj Razzak (King of Heroes), a term introduced by Ahmed Zaman Chowdhury, editor of the magazine ''Chitrali''. Ra ...

, Rajlakshmi Productions , ৳1.50 crore , - , 1987 , '' Rajlakshmi Srikanta'' , Bulbul Ahmed , - , - , - , 1988 , Bheja Chokh ,

Shibli Sadik Shibli Sadik (9 January 1941 – 7 January 2010) was a Bangladeshi film director. He won National Film Awards and Bachsas Awards Bachsas ( Bangladesh Cholochitra Sangbadik Samity) Awards was introduced in 1972 to encourage the fledgling film ...

, ৳2.43 crore , - , 1989 , ''

Beder Meye Josna ''Beder Meye Josna'' () is a 1989 Bangladeshi film directed by Tojammel Haque Bokul. The film stars Ilias Kanchan and Anju Ghosh in the lead roles. This story was taken from a very old rural Bengali play of the same name. The tune of the title son ...

'' , Tojammel Haque Bakul , Anandamela Cinema Limited , ৳20 crore , - , 1990 ,

Goriber Bou ''Goriber Bou'' ( bn, গরীবের বউ; ) is a 1990 Bangladeshi social-drama film directed by Kamal Ahmed. Renowned film actress Shabana produced the film her own banner S.S. Productions. The film stars Alamgir, Shabana, Manna, Aruna Bi ...

, Kamal Ahmed , S.S. Productions , 1.80 crore , - , 1991 ,

Danga ''Danga'' () ( bn, দাঙ্গা) is a Bangladeshi Bengali-language action drama film written and directed by Kazi Hayat. It stars Manna, Suchorita, Wasimul Bari Rajib, Anowara and Mizu Ahmed in lead roles. The film was released in 1991. ...

, Kazi Hayat , Helen Mostafiz , ৳1.7 crore , - , 1992 , ''Chakor'' ,

Montazur Rahman Akbar Montazur Rahman Akbar is a Bangladeshi film director, screenwriter, producer, social activist and entrepreneur. He is known for his work in the Bengali-language film industry, which is centered in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Akbar also fought in the ...

, Shonamoni Films , ৳2 crore , - , 1993 , ''

Keyamat Theke Keyamat ''Keyamot Theke Keyamot'' ( bn, কেয়ামত থেকে কেয়ামত; ) is a Bangladeshi musical romantic drama film directed by Sohanur Rahman Sohan. The film was released on Eid vacation and was a huge success throughout Bangl ...

'' , Sohanur Rahman Sohan , Anandamela Cinema Limited , ৳8.2 crore , - , 1994 , '' Bidrohi Bodhu'' , Ispahani Arif Jahan , f a production , ৳2.56 crore , - , 1995 , '' Shopner Thikana'' , M.A. Khaleq , Atlas Movies , ৳17.00crore , - , 1996 , ''

Sotter Mrittu Nei ''Sotter Mrittu Nei'' is a 1996 Bangladeshi film starring Salman Shah and Shahnaz. It became a controversial film regarding its topic. Many a man hanged them to suicide after watching injustice with Salman's character in the film. It was a blockbus ...

'' , Chotku Ahmed , Anupam , ৳11 crore , - , 1997 , '' Coolie'' ,

, Flamingo Movies , ৳7 crore , - , 1998 , '' Shanto Keno Mastan'' ,

, Arman Production , ৳8 crore , - , 1999 , ''

Ammajan ''Ammajan'' () is a Bangladeshi Bengali-language crime-drama film directed by Kazi Hayat and written by Monwar Hossain Dipjol. The film was released in 1999 in Bangladesh. It was produced by Monwar Hossain Dipjol. It stars Manna, Shabnam, Moushu ...

'' , Kazi Hayat , Omi Bani Kothachitra , ৳11 crore , - , 2000 , ''

Kukkhato Khuni ''Kukkhato Khuni'' is a Bangladeshi Bengali language film released in 2000. The film is directed and produced by Montazur Rahman Akbar. The film is based on the biography of Ershad Sikder. Although the director did not admit it. The story of the ...

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, Panorama Movies , ৳8.05 crore , - , 2001 , ''Sultan'' , ''F.I. Manik'' , Kamal Muhammad Kibria , ৳5.55 crore , - , 2002 , ''Mastaner Upor Mastan'' ,

, ''Jononi Kothachitro'' , ৳9.5 crore , - , 2003 , ''

Moner Majhe Tumi ''Moner Majhe Tumi'' () is a 2002 Bangladesh and India joint venture Bengali-language movie. The movie is the Bengali remake of the 2001 Telugu movie ''Manasantha Nuvve''. The movie was top grossing in Bangladesh for 2002. This film is selected f ...

'' , Matiur Rahman , Anandamela Cinema Limited , ৳5 crore , - , 2004 , Khairun Sundari , A.K Shohel , Meghalaya Studio , ৳6.5 crore , - , 2005 , '' Dhakaiya Pola Barishaler Maiya'' , Uttam Akash , Nadim Nafim Films , ৳3.5 crore , - , 2006 , Mayer Morjada ,

Dilip Biswas Dilip Biswas (1946 – 12 July 2006) was a Bangladeshi film director. Beside film direction, he was also actor and musician. Career As director As actor * ''Habur Biyer'' As producer * ''Akritoggo'' * ''Shoshurbari Zindabad ''Shoshurbari Zi ...

, Gaiatri Biswas , ৳6.5 crore , - , 2007 ,

Amar Praner Swami ''Amar Praner Swami'' ( bn, আমার প্রানের স্বামী; ) is a 2007 Bangladeshi romantic film directed by P. A. Kajol. It stars Shakib Khan, Shabnur, Nipun & many more. It was released on 10 August 2007 throughout Bang ...

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, Raithi Tokiz , ৳4.23 crore , - , 2008 ,

Priya Amar Priya ''Priya Amar Priya'' () is a 2008 Bangladeshi action romantic comedy film. The film directed by Badiul Alam Khokon and produced by Monir Hossain under the banner of Asha Production. The story of the film is written and screenplay by Puri Jagannad ...

Badiul Alam Khokon Badiul Alam Khokon is a Bangladeshi film director whose films include ''Priya Amar Priya'', ''Number One Shakib Khan'', ''My Name Is Khan'', '' Hero: The Superstar'', and '' Rajababu - The Power''. Career Khokon is the general secretary of Banglad ...

, Asha Production , ৳15 crore , - , 2009 , ''

Monpura ''Monpura'' ( bn, মনপুরা), is a 2009 Bangladeshi Bengali film, directed by Giasuddin Selim. The film was remade into Indian Bengali in 2010 as ''Achin Pakhi'', which was directed by Anjan Das. ''Monpura'' is a romantic tragedy film set ...

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Giasuddin Selim Giasuddin Selim is a Bangladeshi film director and screenwriter. He is best known for directing ''Monpura'' (2009) and '' Swapnajaal'' (2018). He won Bangladesh National Film Award twice: Best Story for the film ''Adhiar'' (2003) in 2003 and Best ...

, Massranga Production , ৳5.5 crore , - , 2010 ,

Number One Shakib Khan ''Number One Shakib Khan'' (also known as ''No1SK'') ( bn, নাম্বার ওয়ান শাকিব খান) is a Bangladeshi Bengali action comedy film directed by Badiul Alam Khokon and it was released in Eid al-Fitr 2010 and bec ...

, MD. Hossain , ৳ 2.6 crore , - , 2011 ,

Moner Jala ''Moner Jala'' ( bn, মনের জ্বালা; ) is a 2011 Dhallywood action thriller film. The film directed by Malek Afsary and produced by Taposhi Thakur under the banner of Heartbeat Production. It features Shakib Khan and Apu Biswas ...

Malek Afsari Malek Afsary is a Bangladeshi Film Director, who has directed 24 films till date. Malek Afsary began his career as an ' Assistant Director' to the ' Film Director' in the early 1970s. He made his ' film debut' as an ' Assistant Director' in the ...

, Heartbeat Production , ৳2.9 crore , - , 2012 ,

Khodar Pore Ma ''Khodar Pore Ma'' ( bn, খোদার পরে মা) is a 2012 Dhallywood action drama film directed by Shahin-Sumon. The film features Bobita, Shakib Khan, and Shahara in lead roles. It was shot in April-May 2012, and was released on Eid a ...

, Shaheen Sumon , Heartbeat Production , 1.8crore , - , 2013 , ''

Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini ''Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini'' () also known by initialism as PDPK, is a 2013 Bangladeshi romance film written by Rumman Rashid Khan and directed by Shafi Uddin Shafi. The film stars Shakib Khan, Joya Ahsan, and Arifin Shuvoo with Razzak, Anwara ...

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Shafi Uddin Shafi Shafi Uddin Shafi is a Bangladeshi film director. As of December 2019 he directed 24 films. Biography Shafi's first direction ''Gaddari''. It was released in 2003. At the beginning of his career he directed films along with Iqbal. Later, he start ...

, Friends Movies International , ৳1.5 crore , - , 2014 , '' Hero: The Superstar'' ,

, SK Films , ৳2.1 crore , - , 2015 , ''

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'' , Shahin Sumon , Taposhi Faruque , ৳2.10 crore , - , 2016 , '' Shikari'' ,

Joydip Mukherjee Joydeep Mukherjee is an Indian film director, actor and writer primarily associated with Bengali language films. Career In 2008, Joydeep started his career with directed television drama serial. Then he directed two more dramas. In 2016, he d ...

& Zakir Hossain Simanto , {{Plainlist, Jaaz Multimedia &

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, ৳5.80 crore , - , 2017 , '' Nabab'' ,

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and Abdul Aziz , Jazz Multimedia , ৳11 crore , - , 2018 , '' Captain Khan'' , Wazed Ali Sumon , Shapla Media , ৳1.50 crore , - , 2019 , '' Password'' ,

, SK Films , ৳12 crore , - , 2020 , '' Bir'' , Kazi Hayat , SK Films , ৳1.3 crore , - , 2021 , - , - , - , - , - , 2022 , '' Hawa'' , Mejbaur Rahman Sumon , Anjan Chowdhury Pintu , ৳16 crore

Highest opening weeks

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, SK Films , ৳5.3 crore , -

Most expensive films

This is a list of the most expensive Bangladeshi films, with budgets given in Bangladeshi taka. {, class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:auto; margin:auto;" , - ! scope="col" , Year ! scope="col" , Title ! scope="col" , Director ! scope="col" , Producer ! scope="col" , budget , - , 2022 , '' Mujib: The Making of a Nation'' ,

Shyam Benegal Shyam Benegal (born 14 December 1934) is an Indian film director, screenwriter and documentary filmmaker. Often regarded as the pioneer of parallel cinema, he is widely considered as one of the greatest filmmakers post 1970s. He has received ...

BFDC Bangladesh Film Development Corporation or BFDC, is a government owned and operated corporation in Tejgaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Nuzhat Yeasmin is the managing director of the corporation. History The organization was founded in 1959 as the East ...

and NFDC , ৳83

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, - , TBA , ''

MR-9 ''MR-9 : Do or Die'' is an upcoming Bengali-language spy action thriller film directed by Asif Akbar. This film is based on 1966 novel ''Dhongsho Pahar'' of Qazi Anwar Hussain. The film is scheduled under the banner of Jaaz Multimedia and Avail ...

'' , Asif Akbar , Avail Entertainment , ৳83

Highest-grossing franchises and film series

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, ৳3.5 crore , - , 2016 , scope="row" , Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini - 2 ,

, ৳3 crore , - 2. Franchises & Film Series Name: Password {, class="wikitable sortable" , - style="background:#cfc; text-align:center;" , Year , , Film , , Director , , Collection , - , 2019 , scope="row" , Password ,

, ৳16.5 crore , - , TBA , scope="row" , Password - 2 ,

, - , - 3. Franchises & Film Series Name: Mission Extreme {, class="wikitable sortable" , - style="background:#cfc; text-align:center;" , Year , , Film , , Director , , Collection , - , 2021 , scope="row" , Mission Extreme , Sunny Sanwar & Faisal Ahmed , ৳1.5 crore , - , TBA , scope="row" , Mission Extreme - 2 (Black War) , Sunny Sanwar & Faisal Ahmed , , -

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Highest-grossing films

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See also

References